likelihood
Example Sentences
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These included genes that reduce the likelihood of programmed cell death and promote continued cell growth.
From Science Daily
Together, they suggest that simply living close to a Superfund site may increase both the likelihood and severity of breast cancer.
From Science Daily
That may not be too much of a sticking point as there is no likelihood yet of that happening, but it is part of Ukraine's constitution, so finding agreement will be difficult.
From BBC
Interior Department’s decision to suspend—rather than revoke—lease contracts for Orsted wind farms increases the likelihood the company’s projects will be finalized, analysts at Equita write.
“It’s kind of acting in two directions together — both bad — that can increase the likelihood of movements,” Stewart said.
From Los Angeles Times
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